Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between – given by the world's leading thinkers and doers. This collection of talks, given at TED and TEDx conferences around the globe, is also available in video format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In his TED Talk, Payton M. Wilkins emphasizes the essential role of unions in achieving a fair transition to a green energy economy. He highlights the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels while also prioritizing the rights and livelihoods of workers who might be impacted. Wilkins stresses the importance of foster...
In this TED Talk, Professor Martin J. Eppler explores how to elevate visual presentations to foster creativity, collaboration, and effective communication. He challenges the trend of slick, "museum-like" presentations and instead encourages the use of "ugly" visuals, such as sketches and doodles, to promote teamwork. E...
In his TED Talk, Gibran Huzaifah shares his inspiring journey from facing hunger to founding eFishery, a groundbreaking tech company transforming aquaculture in Indonesia. Motivated by his own experiences and a class on aquaculture, he created a smart feeding system for fish farms. This innovation grew into a robust pl...
In her TED Talk, Shalinee Sharma challenges the idea that some people simply aren’t “math people.” As a math-learning expert, she believes anyone can cultivate a “math mind” by following four essential steps: fostering confidence in learning math, focusing on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization, making...
In her TED Talk, obesity physician Katherine Saunders confronts the widespread belief that obesity is merely a matter of willpower. She highlights that our bodies are naturally inclined to gain weight due to evolutionary factors and the modern environments that promote obesity. Saunders argues that obesity is a complex...
In this TED Talk, Norah Magero, a mechanical engineer from Kenya, introduces her company, Drop Access, and its innovative product, the VacciBox—a solar-powered vaccine refrigerator. Magero highlights the significance of a community-driven approach to technological development in Africa. She contrasts her hands-on resea...
In this engaging TED Talk, toy historian Chris Byrne delves into the deep connection between childhood play and adult life. He suggests that the toys we cherished as kids and the ways we played with them can reveal important facets of our personalities and future directions. By reflecting on our favorite toys, we can g...
In his TED Talk, Lawrence Bernstein addresses the common fear of public speaking and how to overcome it. He believes that this anxiety often arises from worrying about the wrong aspects, such as forgetting lines or how the audience will react. To combat this, he introduces the "coffee shop test," which encourages speak...
In this TED Talk, politician Cara Hunter shares her harrowing experience of being targeted by a deepfake video that portrayed her in a pornographic context. This personal and damaging incident underscores the alarming potential of AI-generated content to be weaponized against individuals, especially women in politics, ...
In her TED Talk, Vidhya Ramalingam addresses the serious threat of disinformation and its potential to incite violence, especially in the context of climate change denial. She points out how tactics like decontextualization and fearmongering are used to spread false information, and she argues that simply debating fact...
In her TED Talk, Lily Yeh shares her inspiring journey from a successful art professor to a "barefoot artist," dedicated to transforming neglected areas into vibrant community spaces through collaborative art projects. Her initiatives, which range from revitalizing a neighborhood in Philadelphia to creating a genocide ...
In her TED Talk, Molly Graham challenges the conventional idea of a linear career path, often likened to climbing stairs. Instead, she encourages us to take calculated risks and "jump off cliffs" for greater career satisfaction and growth. She highlights the importance of overcoming the fear of failure, embracing the l...
In his TED Talk, AI researcher Max Jaderberg explores how AI analogs are transforming scientific discovery, especially in drug design. He emphasizes the significant time savings brought by AI models like AlphaFold, suggesting that we are only scratching the surface of what's possible. Jaderberg explains that these AI a...
In this podcast episode, the host delves into the idea of "normal" friendships, blending data with personal insights. She examines Dunbar's number, which suggests we can maintain about 150 relationships, and explores Rawlins' research on the key functions of friendship—such as communication, reliance, and enjoyment. Th...
Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in East Berlin with limited access to computers to leading a major tech company. He stresses the importance of enhancing Europe’s education system by introducing coding at an early age, streamlining the startup ecosystem by cutting down on r...
In her TED Talk, musician and professor Scarlet Keys delves into how songwriters harness musical elements like tone, melody, chords, and repetition to stir specific emotions in their audience. She highlights how these components, especially in songs like Adele's "Someone Like You," can evoke feelings of stability or in...
In her TED Talk, food ethnographer June Jo Lee delves into how Gen Z's food choices mirror their values and life experiences. Drawing from her own journey of reconnecting with her son through his food preferences, Lee highlights this generation's distinctive relationship with food, marked by openness, global awareness,...
In his TED Talk, Scott Shigeoka highlights the transformative power of curiosity in building connections and overcoming divides. Through personal stories, such as his experiences with auditory hallucinations and a cross-country road trip, he demonstrates how genuine curiosity—especially towards those with differing per...
In this captivating TED Talk, Snow Raven, a musician from Arctic Siberia, explores the profound connection between listening and nature. By practicing deep listening, Snow Raven imitates the sounds and movements of animals, allowing imagination to transform him into these creatures. This experience emphasizes the deep ...
In this episode of the Rethinking podcast, Adam Grant sits down with Yuval Noah Harari to discuss themes of fairness, justice, and the significant role storytelling plays in shaping human history and conflict. Harari posits that our ideas of fairness are subjective constructs that often conflict with the quest for peac...
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